Reception Class Teacher

Unity Community Primary; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Community Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Reception class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching within the EYFS. You will create a nurturing, play-based learning environment that supports children to develop and reach their full potential.

As a reflective and caring role model, you’ll foster positive relationships with young learners, promote curiosity and independence, and support wellbeing and readiness for learning through consistent routines and engaging interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching and learning within the EYFS.
• Maintain a nurturing, play-based learning environment to help children develop and reach their potential.
• Be a nurturing and reflective classroom practitioner, fostering relationships and promoting curiosity and independence.
• Encourage positive pupil behaviour, wellbeing and readiness for learning through routines and high-quality interactions.
• Maintain high expectations and observe/adapt learning provisions to support development.

Job description

Working at Big Life Schools

Big Life Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust which functions as part of the wider Big Life Group, and we share those group-led values within our school communities. At Big Life Schools, work is more than a job it’s about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with our staff.

Be yourself

We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks - from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI+ and more - create space to connect and support each other.

Benefits that matter

We offer more than a payslip - you’ll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, your birthday off, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.

Recognised as outstanding

We’re proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK’s outstanding places to work, with a two-star accreditation in 2024.

Support and progression

We work with all our teaching and support staff to explore ways of reducing workload and improving wellbeing. When joining our schools, you can expect a range of support from senior leaders, who operate a coaching model, and from the dedicated curriculum and wellbeing leads.

If you’re looking for more than a job - if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity then Big Life could be the place for you.

What you’ll be doing

As a Reception class teacher at Unity Community Primary School, you will be responsible for providing highquality teaching and learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

You will help to maintain a nurturing, playbased learning environment that supports children to develop and achieve their full potential.

You’ll be a nurturing and reflective classroom practitioner and act as a positive role model, fostering strong relationships with young children and promoting curiosity and independence.

Your role will be to encourage pupil’s positive behaviour, wellbeing and readiness for learning through consistent routines and highquality interactions.

You will maintain high expectations for all pupils, ensuring development through careful observation and appropriate adaption of learning provisions.